Time lapse and head hours

[svilay]

Hey guys

Does anyone know, if you're doing a 24 hour time lapse shot, does the camera put on 24 hours to your camera hour meter or does it just put on the time when it's actually recording.

Also, does it put on hours when the camera is on and idle or only when there is tape moving?

I'm thinking of doing some long time lapse shots, but if it's going to put on lots of hours, I'm hesitant to do it.

thanks

 

[disjecta]

Re: Time lapse and head hours

I believe it only records usage time when the head is engaged. I've had my camera on 100 times longer than I have shot and it is not reflected in the hour meter.